Ep.378 - Olympic Gender Testing, Kanye & Losers

Ep.378 - Olympic Gender Testing, Kanye & Losers

From "What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor by The 5th Element Podcast Network

April 8, 2026 · 1h 8m

About this episode

The episode discusses Olympic gender testing, Kanye West's recent performances, and various societal issues including political crises and cultural commentary on perceived losers.

In a week where: Artemis II blasts off for the first lunar mission in 50 years. Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi. Rapper Pooh Shiesty is among nine people arrested for allegedly kidnapping Gucci Mane. Myanmar's coup leader is selected as president by pro-military parliament. Doctors Without Borders say Israel Has Blocked All Gaza Medical Aid Since January. In Sports: (8:02) The IOC have implemented a Gender Test for future Olympic participation, just to make sure the whopping one trans athlete doesn't get in. A wild overreaction to a non-issue. ( Article By Julie Kliegman ) In Music: (21:27) Kanye is slated to headline all three days of Wireless. This past week, he performed with Ms. Lauryn Hill. So, we just acting like the past 10 years didn't happen? ( Article By Kiana Fitzgerald ) ( I recorded this before the UK Gov't banned him, effectively cancelling Wireless. ) In Society: (33:57) Nigeria is going through a crisis of protecting themselves as a state from forces outside and inside. So what is the solution for this country with such huge potential? ( Article By Omole Ibukun ) Lastly, in Life: (54:17) No matter where you look, there are losers. Losers in politics, losers…

People in this episode

Host: Charlie Taylor

Topics covered

  • Olympic gender testing
  • Kanye West
  • political issues
  • societal challenges
  • music industry
  • cultural commentary

Keywords

  • Olympics
  • gender testing
  • Kanye West
  • politics
  • society
  • music
  • cultural commentary
  • Nigeria
  • Doctors Without Borders
  • Myanmar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doctors Without Borders, IOC

Places: Nigeria, Israel, Gaza, Myanmar, UK, USA

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